FUNCTION:
1. Operates an electro-mechanical machine in the distribution of letter-

sized mail requiring the knowledge and application of: (1) two approved
schemes, (2) city primary or secondary schemes, or (3) memory items used
for holdouts or non-ZIP coded mail, or (4) machine schemes consisting of
the distribution by any direct and alphabetical or geographical grouping
or by reading the ZIP Code on each letter as it is positioned.
2. Must be able to demonstrate operation of the machine requiring an

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given
above.

REQUIREMENTS:
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position.
Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each
KSA, to include at least minimum competency for senior-qualified
positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily.
Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of
experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal.
Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of
each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying. The
numbers in parentheses reflect KSA item numbers.
Ability to work without immediate supervision refers to the safe and
efficient performance of duties of the position, such as planning and
executing work activities, without direct supervision.
Ability to work with others refers to working in cooperation with fellow
employees to efficiently perform the duties of the position.
Ability to observe and act on visual information such as names,
addresses, numbers, and shapes.
Ability to learn and recall pairings of addresses with numbers, letters,
or positions.
Ability to sequence refers to placing mail (parcel, sacks, pouches) in
the proper numerical, alphabetical, or geographic order, including by
ZIP Code or directs.
Knowledge of the multi-position letter sorting machine.

EXAMINATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have successfully completed Postal Service Test 470,
Configuration 1 as the selection criterion for the trainee position.
Employees must then successfully complete dexterity training as required
by management. Employees also must demonstrate the ability to key with

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of
the position. Applicants must have vision of 20/40 (Snellen) in one eye,
near acuity of 7 or higher either eye (Titmus or Bausch and Lomb), and
the ability to read without strain printed material the size of
typewritten characters. Corrective lenses are permitted. Ability to
distinguish basic colors and shades is desirable.